Do you want to begin publishing your writing but don’t know where to start? There are many more options available than there ever have been, and deciding which course is right for you can be a confusing process. Come learn the essentials of the many publishing options, from finding a literary agent to submitting to journals and magazines to self-publishing and assisted publishing, and more. In this workshop, we will cover what will get you ahead with each option, including finding critique groups, hiring editors, purchasing Scrivener software, and crafting pitches and query letters. We will

Do you want to begin publishing your writing but don’t know where to start? There are many more options available than there ever have been, and deciding which course is right for you can be a confusing process. Come learn the essentials of the many publishing options, from finding a literary agent to submitting to journals and magazines to self-publishing and assisted publishing, and more. In this workshop, we will cover what will get you ahead with each option, including finding critique groups, hiring editors, purchasing Scrivener software, and crafting pitches and query letters. We will study the benefits and downsides of each potential course and help you clarify what publishing goals are right for you, according to your experience level, skill-sets, and lifestyle. By the end of the workshop, you will walk away well-informed and well-equipped with a set of plans and specific “next steps” that you can take to get ahead in your writing career.

Optional—and, truly, this is optional: Please bring magazines, journals, or blog addresses where you would like to see your writing published, or one or two books similar to the kind of book that you are writing or might like to write. If you’ve written a pitch or a query letter, please bring it.

ADMISSION INFO

PRICE: Early-Bird until Monday, September 24th: $40 for members, $55 for non-members; After Monday, September 24th: $50 for members, $65 for non-membersLEVEL: Beginning and IntermediateCAP: Limited to 15 Writers

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